Sonny bryan's onion rings

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 Eggs, beaten
1 cup Milk
1 cup Beer
4 cups All-purpose flour; divided
2 teaspoons Baking powder; divided
Veg.oil/shortening; for frying
4 larges Onions, in 1/2\" rings
Coarse (kosher) salt

Directions

In a bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, and beer.

In another bowl, mix together 2 cups of the flour and 1 teaspoon of the baking powder. In another bowl, mix together the remaining flour and baking powder.

In a large heavy pot, heat the oil/shortening to 350 to 450 degree F., or until very hot. [Try 375-385 deg...Jim Weller] Dip the onion rings into the egg mixture and then dip into the first bowl of dry mixture. Dip the rings once again into the egg mixture and then into the second bowl of dry mixture. Add the onion rings to the hot oil in small batches.

Cook the onions for 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Salt to taste and serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings.

Per serving: 388 calories, 11 gm fat, 95 mg cholesterol Recipe: Charlie Riddle of Sonny Bryan's in Dallas, Texas [> Be Seeing You -- DPileggi

Submitted By JIM WELLER On 08-30-95

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